Cats Galore: A Compendium of Cultured Cats (2024)

Djali ❀

114 reviews123 followers

September 19, 2022

Geniale!

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Caro the Helmet Lady

802 reviews415 followers

March 29, 2019

Susan Herbert (1945-2014) was a genius. And I'm not saying it because she painted cats and re-painted most of the famous art classics in a feline way, so to say. I'm saying it because she paid a great attention to every detail, just like she'd paint an absolutely non humorous paintings and remained faithful to the techniques of the original pieces. You can call these parodies, I guess. But these are extremely delightful parodies. I had a LOT of fun. Go google it yourself.

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Iruldina Ataieva

128 reviews3 followers

January 10, 2023

Ідеальна книга, буде справжнім скарбом для тих хто любить мистецтво і котів. Я з таких людей. Неймовірне задоволення гортати книгу, насолоджуватись малюнками, розглядати їх. Навіть можна дізнатись щось нове, наприклад я відкрила для себе картини якими раніше не цікавилась.

Rebecca

220 reviews10 followers

July 16, 2023

I wasn’t going to log this because it is a picture book. But it is honestly one of the best things I have ever seen in my whole life.

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Klinta

336 reviews169 followers

November 7, 2017

The detail in these paintings is amazing. Every time I open the book and one of the paintings that I enjoyed the most, I find something new about it.

I've gone through all the pages more than once, yet I still don't feel like I've "read it" because there's so much more to explore. It is art mixing with funny references and jokes.

What I don't like is that the author spoilt me. I wouldn't think that the portraits are plain and boring if I wouldn't have seen some amazing renderings of complicated paintings. But unfortunately, the simpler paintings (perhaps the ones that concentrate more on the "paint" and less on the "cats" part) were too boring for me.

Overall I loved the idea and the artist is obviously very talented. I got this book as a birthday gift and it is definitely one of the best gifts.

Mewa

1,027 reviews209 followers

October 8, 2021

SUSAN HERBERT WIELKĄ ARTYSTKĄ BYŁA

Orsolya

631 reviews286 followers

September 17, 2015

I won this book from Goodreads Giveaways

One of the standout books from my childhood was a picture book teaching various breeds of cats by personifying them into adult paintings. To this day, I still occasionally think of that book (and have it stored away in a box). I have found the modernized-adult version of this book in Susan Herbert’s, “Cats Galore: A Compendium of Cultured Cats”.

During her lifetime, Susan Herbert (d. 2014) was an established and beloved artist known for her paintings incorporating cats into famous theatrical scenes or fine art works. “Cats Galore” showcases her pieces in a colorful, full-color, hard-covered coffee table book encompassing charm, quirkiness, and a dose of silliness but all the while celebrating famous art.

“Cats Galore” is divided into three sections (Cats in Art, Cats on Stage, and Cats in the Movies) with each section being (mostly) chronological in the pieces which Herbert re-imagined using cats as the subjects. These feature captions with the title, date, and artist of the “real” piece. The striking feature of Herbert’s work is her ability to recreate a multitude of art styles and the focus on detail. Each painting is true to the original but with the inclusion of ‘cute’ details such as rats and mice in place of dogs or cats from the original paintings. Even the cat species chosen by Herbert for each painting makes sense and truly brings both her work and the original pieces to life.

Although “Cats Galore” features no text (aside from the captions); the book is charming, entertaining, and certainly fun for cat and art lovers. Some of the paintings will awe the reader while others induce a chuckle. Aside from adults, “Cats Galore” would also be a great way to introduce children to works of art in a friendly, warm way before showing them the real thing. Basically, “Cats Galore” is wonderful for all ages.

The final section (Cats in the Movies) is the portion most geared towards the general reader as the films are recognizable and part of pop culture. It is a strong way to wrap up the showcase of Herbert’s work.

“Cats Galore” is a silly but cute coffee tale book perfect for browsing for Herbert fans or cat lovers (it definitely makes a great gift for such readers). The presentation is strong and the content is quirky. However, the book is very targeted and not necessarily for everyone (I could see some people labeling it as ‘dumb’). Despite this, “Cats Galore” is an inviting book.

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Anastasiia Polieshko

90 reviews2 followers

March 17, 2020

Я кайфонула. Роботи Сьюзан неймовірні - вгадуються і персонажі, і навіть стиль художників оригіналів. Сподобалось спочатку впізнавати картину і автора, а тоді вже читати підпис. А в розділі з кадрами з фільмів навіть вирази обличчь акторів передані реалістично.
Красиве доповнення в домашню бібліотеку, яке стане приємною розвагою для гостей.

Jennifer

236 reviews

August 5, 2015

Love it! Great for the art/cat lover. Clever, entertaining, and a joy to peruse.

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Michelle Adamo #EmptyNestReader

1,284 reviews19 followers

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April 19, 2022

In honor of National Cat Lady Day, here's the book I purchased at the National Museum in Naples, Italy because... cats! Translated title: CatWorks: A Compendium of Cultured Cats for cat lovers & art lovers. From impressionists, to Hollywood, to "Feline with a Pearl Earring" cats rule in this fabulous book. I bought the Italian version (I was in Italy, after all) but have noted that it is available in English on #amazon. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#CatWorks #susanHerbert #TheHippocampus #museoarcheologicalnationaledinapoli

Shu Xiao

168 reviews8 followers

January 7, 2018

Some of the artworks are more exquisite than others. Still a great gift for cat lovers!

Христина Стасюк

6 reviews

December 29, 2022

Така гарна, надихаюча) всім любителям котиків присвячується)

Naufal Arifin

34 reviews8 followers

May 6, 2023

This book has most of the things I adore: cats, classical paintings, movies, culture.

Every page is not just a sight to enjoy, but prompted me to study the original creations a bit, which is enriching in its own way.

Briana

753 reviews

February 1, 2019

The art work is great and cute.

Gail Cooke

334 reviews20 followers

September 10, 2015


Well, if you’re not a cat lover now you surely will be after one or two pages. If you’re not an admirer of the work and imagination of artist Susan Herbert you definitely will be as her water color paintings have been created not only with paint but with charm, affection and rich imagination.

Cats Galore A Compendium Of Cultured Cats is a book I’ve returned to again and again not only for my own pleasure but to share with friends - none of whom could select a favorite as all of the paintings delight viewers.

The subtitle is apropos as Susan Herbert has given us feline versions of unforgettable works of art as well as well remembered scenes from the theater, opera and films. Words cannot describe the surprise and pleasure found in seeing Goya’s The Clothed Maja in feline form or a scene from The Red Shoes with a blue-eyed kitty on point. Regarding films one finds the famous beach scene in From Here To Eternity, the full cast of Casablanca and more. There are 326 illustrations in all, each bringing appreciative smiles.

I am grateful for Ms. Herbert’s talent and in awe of the gifts she has given us. My copy of Cats Galore is already well thumbed and surely much enjoyed. Highly recommended!

Selena

1,891 reviews263 followers

December 11, 2015

Pretty artwork is pretty.

I'm no art critic. I can just say that I like pretty pictures of kitties. ^^

Some of the artwork I recognized, some of it I didn't but would like to see the original.

Even if you don't recognize most of it, it's kitties. Because kitties. ^^

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Ihor

150 reviews5 followers

September 1, 2019

Дуже потішна книжка. Кумедна котомізація відомих картин та сюжетів.

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Rozczytana_ slowami

167 reviews22 followers

October 21, 2021

Jaka jest u Was pogoda? U mnie jesień w tej gorszej odsłonie. Trochę pada, jest zimno i pochmurno… Zazwyczaj w takie dni kompletnie nic nie chce mi się robić. A co gdyby…

A co gdyby do akcji wkroczyły puchate stworzenia? Dajmy na to, że koty! 🐈 Wiecie takie słodkie, artystyczne i fotogeniczne. W książkach Susan Herbert koty są wszędzie! Nie tylko mruczą i zjadają słynne saszety ale też pozują, malują, uśmiechają się. Od sarkofa*gu Tutanchamona przez Narodziny Wenus i Dziewczynę z perłą po autoportret Vincenta Van Gogha oraz Charlie’go Chaplina! A może raczej Charlie’go Kocina.🐱

W tych książkach to koty rządzą! Susan Herbert stworzyła coś niesamowitego! Umieściła koty w najsłynniejszych obrazach. Ps. fani kina też znajdą coś dla siebie 🎬. Zachowała oryginalny styl artystów dzięki czemu wszystko wygląda bardzo spójnie „tak jakby nic tam nie było zamieniane”. Każdy obraz jest podpisany i bardzo łatwo znaleźć pierwowzór. Cała książka jest absolutnie przepięknie wydana w twardej oprawie z wysokiej jakości kartkami (takimi grubymi i śliskimi). Chyba nie muszę mówić, że jestem zakochana 🤭. Po pierwsze jestem totalną kociarą i właścicielką jednej takiej puchatej kuleczki a po drugie moją pasją jest historia sztuki. A wiecie, że Susan Herbert pracowała kiedyś jako ilustratorka Angielskiej Opery Narodowej ? Teraz specjalizuje się w kocich obrazach, tym samym połączyła swoje dwie wielkie miłości: do kotów i do malarstwa.

Jak myślicie udało jej się takie połączenie? 🐱🎨

    2021

Amelia ✨️

116 reviews30 followers

October 24, 2021

Ta recenzja będzie troszeczkę inna niż zazwyczaj. Dlaczego inna? Bo książki o których wam dzisiaj opowiem praktycznie nie mają słów! Do tego nie występują w nich ludzie, a głównymi bohaterami są... koty! A mowa tu oczywiście o przepięknych albumach autorstwa Susan Herbert pod tytułem ,,Galeria kotów. Historia sztuki z pazurem" oraz ,, Nowa galeria kotów. druga odsłona sztuki z pazurem". Książki te zawierają zbiór przepięknych obrazów, które zdominowały koty. Kocie postacie da się zobaczyć wszędzie. Narodziny kociej Wenus? Żaden problem. Kocia Monalisa? Też się znajdzie! Te albumy to nie podręczniki dla studentów ASP, a świetny sposób na umilenie czasu dla każdego miłośnika kotów.

Dlaczego warto mieć tę książkę?

- Jeśli kochasz koty, to chyba nie muszę tłumaczyć

- Świetny sposób na umilenie czasu

- Niezawodny poprawiacz humoru

- Cieszy oko

- Jeśli jesteś miłośnikiem sztuki, to nawet się nie zastanawiaj

- Te kocie twarze to cudo

Kate Squirrel

142 reviews1 follower

March 8, 2022

Всім котолюбам активізуватися! Видавництво «Абабагаламага» випустило "Галерею котів" — найкращий подарунок любителям пухнастиків і поціновувачам мистецтва ever. Як добре, що у мене є друзі якраз такої комбінації, щоб можна було їм подарувати цю книгу, а заразом і собі погортати

Книга — це 326 кольорових ілюстрацій Сьюзан Герберт, на яких вона відтворила відомі картини, сцени з театру та кіно. От тільки всі дійові особи там — коти! І це, скажу я вам, прекрасно.

Котики все роблять краще, а мистецтво й поготів. А ще стає очевидним вся штучність людських соціальних ігор, етикетів, правил, стародавніх гардеробів... Коли бачиш кицю в корсеті, яка схилилася в реверансі, думаєш: "А нащо так все ускладнювати?").

Гладьте котиків, всотуйте мистецтво і будьте простіше ;)

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denudatio_pulpae

1,423 reviews31 followers

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November 11, 2019

Po "Galerii kotów" spodziewałam się troszeczkę czegoś innego. Kocica na okładce właściwie sugerowała zawartość, ale z niewiadomych przyczyn liczyłam na coś w stylu wyboru kotów z oryginalnych obrazów i filmów. Ta galeria zawiera jednak kocie improwizacje na temat znanych dzieł sztuki. Kocia Mona Lisa, futrzaste Stworzenie Adama, Vincent Van Kot, Clint Eastfuur i inne takie mruczące niespodzianki.

Książkę pozostawiam bez oceny, bo czytania w niej tyle, ile kot napłakał, ale dla miłośników tych zwierzątek zapoznanie się z nią będzie na pewno przyjemnością. W końcu każda nowa porcja mruczących kulek jest mile widziana :)

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Jenny

1,702 reviews34 followers

April 2, 2022

Cats Galore is a collection of three of Herbet's art books (Cats in Art, Cast on Stage, and Cats in the Movies). I first became aware of Herbert's cat illustrations of Shakespeare's plays, and wanted to let the girls enjoy them. But it turned out that her Cats in Art (re-imaginings of famous paintings with cats instead of people) were a bigger hit. The girls enjoyed finding the paintings we have studied during Morning Time and had fun with their delightful absurdity.

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gufo_bufo

349 reviews38 followers

September 16, 2022

Divertentissimo. Divorato in mezz'ora (ok, non c'è molto testo), poi immediatamente riaperto con più calma per gustare i mille particolari, la padronanza delle tecniche pittoriche, e soprattutto la meravigliosa abilità di Susan Herbert per dare a ogni gatto l'esatta espressione che l'umano aveva nel quadro originale. La grazia con cui Venere appena nata, in piedi sulla sua conchigliona, in mancanza di lunghi capelli cela la zona strategica con la sua lunga coda, è una delizia.

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Natalie

788 reviews

February 11, 2020

4.5 stars. What a delightful book! Over 300 pages of the author's artistic interpretations of cats in art, cats on stage, and cats in the movies. A well done, quality book for cat and culture lovers.

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Tetiana Hula

60 reviews3 followers

July 19, 2022

Малюнки дуже красиві, а котики - няшні. Єдиний недолік, що малюнки однотипні. Картини відомих художників відрізняються унікальними авторськими техніками живопису, і в цієї художниці, яка малює котиків, теж свій стиль. Ну і всі картини-котокопії відомих картин витримані саме у цьому стилі.

Patricia

323 reviews

January 13, 2020

It is amazing how the artist captures the spirit and feel Of the original works of art. What a fun book!

Bridget

607 reviews3 followers

June 15, 2020

Fills the niche for lovers of cats and art.

Rosemary

348 reviews

December 3, 2020

Fantastic!!!

Saffron Tan

35 reviews3 followers

August 4, 2021

CHARLIE CHAPLIN CREEP me out though.. but oh well, why isn't The Three Musketeers included? I was expecting them to show up. XD

Jiamin

19 reviews

January 9, 2022

Purrfection

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